Recalls › 79V075000

NHTSA recall 79V075000

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Dodge RD200

Reported Mar 22, 1979334 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1978

The defect

The steering gear to gear bracket and bracket to frame side rail fasteners on the involved vehicles may loosen due to the unusual type of usage exprienced by these specially built vehicles. Loosened gear or bracket attachments may result in excessive steering wheel free play.

The remedy

Inadequate fasteners will be replaced by components designed to withstand the unique loading conditions. Repairs will be performed without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RD200
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; fastene rs.consequences of defect: looseness in the steering wheel could lead to a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.